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Meanings

kite
horned owl
wine cups

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とび

Common Words

んび
トビ
トンビ
Noun
Freq #33809
1

Word usually written using kana alone

black kite (Milvus migrans)

2

とび only; Abbreviation

construction worker; scaffold erector; firefighter

3

とび only; Abbreviation

fire hook

4

とび only; Abbreviation

reddish brown

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とんび only; Abbreviation

Inverness cape

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とんび only

filcher; sneak thief; pilferer

鵄尾
蚩尾
Noun
Freq #45429
1

ornamental ridge-end tile

きんし
Noun
Freq #85461
1

Legend

golden kite (which landed on the tip of Emperor Jimmu's bow after he had defeated Nagasunehiko)

んしくんしょう
Noun
Freq #142555
1

The Order of the Golden Kite (Japanese military award)

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